Calares del Mundo y de la Sima NP
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Calares del Mundo y de la Sima - by Dawid Hdez on Google
Description
The natural park of Calares del Mundo y de la Sima is situated in the Alcaraz y Segura mountain range, in the southwest of the province of Albacete (Castile-La Mancha). It extends over nearly 191 sq. km with a great variety of landscapes and vegetation: there are over 1300 species of flora of which 35 are endemic. The three rivers Mundo, Segura and Tus have sculpted the karst landscape; there are numerous waterfalls, sinkholes and limestone escarpments. A listing of various routes can be found here: https://areasprotegidas.castillalamancha.es/rap/espacios-naturales-protegidos/enp-parque-natural/408/visita-y-disfruta
Access & Transport
Riopar (on the CM-412) is the best access point from the northern side and Yeste (on the CM-3206) from the southern side. They are both about 135km to the southwest of Albacete, close to the borer with Andalucia.
Instructions & Recommendations
This is the real outdoors with potentially some mid-altitude involved so make sure you wear proper shoes (closed with some grip), carry some water and sun protection as well as some snacks - and leave nothing behind.
Environmental & Social
Eco-friendly activity. Socially marginally positive as it brings some revenues to the villages in the surrounding valleys
Conclusion
This natural park deserves to be more popular with outdoor enthusiasts; its main drawback is its remote location with no large city within less than 1h45 drive. If you happen to be in the Albacete Province or Murcia and looking for some hiking ideas or wild landscapes, then this should be near the top of your list. Make sure you do a little research regarding the trail that interest you and how to get there
Key positive
Some spectacular waterfalls and a varied karst landscape
Key negative
Time consuming to get to
Suitability
Age-suitability depends on the trail being taken. The trails are not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:2h 30m
est. visit time:5h
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo